Manchester By the Sea’s Original Ending Revealed by Matt Damon

, currently in theaters and starring Robert Redford. In 2019, Affleck will appear in Light of My Life, a film that he also wrote and directed.

Given the somber nature of Manchester by the Sea’s narrative, it’s perhaps a good thing that Lonergan chose a more poignant and subtle finale, one that’s less obvious but still emotionally affecting (and cheaper).